Originally Posted by
zhpnsnv
I don't know. My Cooper S is modded to the point where I barely enjoy driving it on the street anymore. On the track, it's a revelation, but I tend to have a hard time finding a nice comfy middle ground. Sure I'd like the stance to be better, but I want to sacrifice NOTHING in terms of the ride. Sure I'd like some more punch here and there, but I want to sacrifice NOTHING for driveability, longevity, etc... Sure I think some visual cues can really improve it, but I really like the way the car looks stock, too.
First thing's first: get this car through its major maintenance from now (60k) to 100k. I'm already well on my way, going above and beyond with preventative stuff.